Multi-talented artist Serayah McNeill is choosing herself. The new mom shared a lengthy statement on Instagram on Monday (August 24) explaining that she’s ending her engagement to rapper Joey Bada$$ ...

For any bride, planning a wedding comes with one caveat: A few sleepless nights. At a private home in Malibu on Saturday, model and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods tied the knot with New York Knicks center ...

Your favorite rich auntie, Mary J. Blige, sometimes wonders about her decision to be child-free. While on the IMO podcast in August, hosted by Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson, Blige ...

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Subscribe Now Meet The Black Wives And Girlfriends Of The NBA Finals They’re a small but mighty bunch! See all of the ladies who will be rooting for their partners (and rumored beaus) as the Dallas ...

Karrueche Tran has long had a stake in beauty. After years of collaborations and modeling, she founded her first-ever beauty brand, Ruechi Beauty in 2024. Then, a year later, announced her Ruechi ...

At its best, flags can be powerful symbols. Flags can represent pride, hope, resilience, history, and the future. At the worst, they are symbols of hate and can incite fear and trigger trauma.

At press time, Michael is still dominating theaters across the country. Audiences (especially our people) showed up in full, drawn by the music, the performances, and the chance to see Michael Jackson ...

Hollywood’s biggest night has arrived. As stars from around the world step onto the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre, the Academy Awards set the stage for breakthrough talent, legendary filmmakers, and ...

All this month, Essence.com will present TWENTY, THE REMIX—three digital exhibits I curated celebrating excellence in the worlds of acting, art, and fashion. Continuing with a theme I love, exalting ...

Most people who leave JP Morgan end up at another bank, a hedge fund, or something in fintech. Especially in this economy, where people are looking for something safe and adjacent (if that even exists ...

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but he will provide a way of escape” 1 Corinthians 10:13 is ...